NOT SO MUCH OF A FRESHMAN The next morning's "Blade" contained a column and a half, written in Reporter Spencer's most picturesque vein.

The headlines ran: "School Board Hoaxed.

Gentle Jokers Convey a Needed Hint.

Football Not to Be Barred in High School.

'Blade' Reporter a First-off Victim in the Service of Public Spirit." It was a fine article, from a High School boy's point of view.
It was an article, too, which, in a city ruled by a lively public spirit, was likely to tie the hands of a Board of Education that did not care to fly in the face of public opinion.
Dick Prescott, before he went in to breakfast, read the article in secret, with many a chuckle.
"You seem much interested in the newspaper, Richard," said his father, when the young freshman came to table, still holding 'The Blade.'" "Yes, sir.